by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in general biology at Duke University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 8 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Duke University highly for general biology, coming in at #28 out of 1,273 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 28 of 1,273 |
| Best General Biology Schools in North Carolina | 2 of 37 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 2 of 296 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in general biology at Duke University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 171 |
| Master’s | 52 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Duke University awarded 52 master’s degrees in general biology.
Duke University is among the very best schools in the country for general biology at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 1 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 4 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 22 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $77,100 | $77,100 |
| Fees | $1,553 | $1,553 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 29% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at Duke University are White. Approximately 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Duke University with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Duke University granted 51 master’s completions in biomedical sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 71% to women and 29% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (39%).
Duke University granted 1 master’s degree in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (100%).
During the most recent reporting year, Duke University conferred 10 doctoral degrees in general biology.
Duke University is among the very best schools in the country for general biology at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 1 |
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 3 |
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 25 |
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of general biology doctoral degree graduates at Duke University are Non-Resident Alien. About 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Duke University with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Duke University awarded 10 doctoral degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 40% to women and 60% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (40%).
Undergraduate study is also available at Duke University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in General Biology | 171 |